Location: Sansepolcro, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Sanseplocro 3k)
Accommodations: Detached Stone Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
The villa Calcina is a traditional and handsome well appointed 'casa padronale' family farmhouse, offering spacious accommodation with its own private little church with naive painted walls, all set in 20 acres of grounds with well kept lawns and terraces, a vine clad pergola for alfresco dining, a fruit orchard, olives woods and sweeping views from all sides. The whole is set atop a hill in the lovely lower foothills of the Alpe de la Luna (alps of the moon) region of the Appenines in Tuscany, the 'green heart' of Italy. Down below the house you can see the local lake, Lago di Montedoglio on which you will see sail boats and wind surfing.
The villa is stone built detached former farmhouse and sleeps 10 guests in 5 generously sized light and airy bedrooms with 4 bathrooms and beautiful views from all the rooms and terraces. Enjoying this hilltop position the villa is still conveniently close to the beautiful walled medieval city of Sansepolcro with all its amenities, and its art, Sansepolcro being the birthplace of Piero de la Francesca, 'father of the Renaissance'. Altogether, Calcina is, a quiet and tranquil country setting ideal for children and toddlers perfect for a family holiday yet conveniently close to the many cultural artistic and culinary delights which have attracted visitors to Tuscany and Italy for two centuries.
Sansepolcro, the nearest town is 3 to 4 kms a 15 minute drive away. It has numerous supermarkets, a full range of shops banks post office a wide selection of restaurants a lively market twice a week and year round festivals events concerts and exhibitions. It also has a number of famous churches and a museum which tourists form all over the world visit and used to visit as part of the 'Grand Tour'. Once a year there is a palio festival a traditional crossbow competition with rival town Gubbio.
Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Asissi, Arezzo, Bologna,Cortona, Gubbio, Perugia and many many other world famous heritage sites are all within a couple of hours drive away as are the vineyards and wineries of Chianti for those who like their food and drink. Even close almost on the doorstep you will find Anghiari, Monterchi and Caprese, the birthpalce of Michaelangelo.
Lake Trasimeno and the beaches of Rimini are day trips by car. Trasimeno has boat trips wind surfing and a child friendly beach resort, and is 45 minutes drive while Rimini beaches are about an hour away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- sightseeing many world heritage sites close by, churches art galleries, monuments, architecture,
Rate Details (In Euros/Pounds Sterling)
High Season (july 3, 2010- sept 4th, 2010) .. €3000/week/£2750/week
Mid Season (may 29th , 2010-july 3, 2010) .. €2500/week/£2250/week
Low Season ............................... €2250/week/£1950/week
Available Year Round 2010
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- pool with panoramic views - Sansepolcro, Italy Family Friendly Vacation Villa with Panoramic Views & Private Pool
- dining room - Sansepolcro, Italy Family Friendly Vacation Villa with Panoramic Views & Private Pool
- long view of pool and barn - Sansepolcro, Italy Family Friendly Vacation Villa with Panoramic Views & Private Pool
- front of the villa
- kitchen at Calcina
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #271046
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